He who must die /
Set in a Turkish -occupied Greek village shortly after World War I, Jules Dassin's stunning movie tells the story of the townspeople's efforts to stage their Passion Play, an event that occurs once every seven years. The leading citizens choose who will play the parts: a stuttering young s...
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| Format: | Video Blu-ray Disc |
| Language: | French |
| Language Notes: | French dialogue; English subtitles. |
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[United States] :
Kino Lorber,
[2022]
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| Series: | KL studio classics.
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| Summary: | Set in a Turkish -occupied Greek village shortly after World War I, Jules Dassin's stunning movie tells the story of the townspeople's efforts to stage their Passion Play, an event that occurs once every seven years. The leading citizens choose who will play the parts: a stuttering young shepherd is chosen as Jesus; the town butcher as Judas; the town prostitute as Mary Magdalene. But as the movie unfolds, the Passion becomes a reality, and the villagers actualize their biblical roles against the tragic backdrop of a country uprooted by war and poverty. |
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| Item Description: | Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 1957. Wide screen (2.35:1) Special features: Audio commentary; Theatrical trailer. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (128 min.) ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | Blu-ray; Region A; Wide screen (2.35:1); DTS-HD Master Audio; 1920x1080p; requires Blu-ray player. |
| Audience: | Rating: Not rated. |